S stude13 Active Member Local time 6:02 PM Joined Apr 17, 2008 Messages 1,062 Location north bend wa. Oct 23, 2008 #11 i got a lifan 70cc e/start for it. im freakin about gearing. the ratio calculator says--primary gear =14, axle gear=36, tire size=20", rpm=5000/ =121mph--does this mean i need a jack shaft? mitch
i got a lifan 70cc e/start for it. im freakin about gearing. the ratio calculator says--primary gear =14, axle gear=36, tire size=20", rpm=5000/ =121mph--does this mean i need a jack shaft? mitch
H h0tr0d Member Local time 8:02 PM Joined Feb 11, 2008 Messages 93 Location Lafayette, La Oct 23, 2008 #12 Most likely the motor has a 4:1 reduction built in. So divide by 4 and you get 30mph, which sounds about right with that setup. I would love to see more pics of this build and the parts used. Keep it up.
Most likely the motor has a 4:1 reduction built in. So divide by 4 and you get 30mph, which sounds about right with that setup. I would love to see more pics of this build and the parts used. Keep it up.
S stude13 Active Member Local time 6:02 PM Joined Apr 17, 2008 Messages 1,062 Location north bend wa. Oct 23, 2008 #13 thanks hotrod, right now i am amassing parts.